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Antenna type
High efficiency dual band antenna with polarization diversity, mounted in the
display enclosure
Range
802.11 a – Typical
(@6 Mbps)
600 feet – Outdoor Open Area
150 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 b – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
802.11 g – Typical
(@1 Mbps)
1200 feet – Outdoor Open Area
300 feet – Indoor, Office environment
Form Factor
MiniPCI Type IIIB
Weight
0.026 lb (11.75 gm) (max)
Dimensions
0.20 x 1.75 x 2.34 in (4.9 x 44.6 x 59.8 mm)
Operating Voltage
3.3v +/- 10%
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
32° to 176° F (0° to 80° C)
-40° to 176° F (-40° to 80° C)
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Altitude
Operating
Non-operating
0 to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
0 to 50,000 ft (15,240 m)
Configuration Utility
4
Choice of Configuration Utility:
Intel PROSet for Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP (required for Cisco
Compatible Extensions support)
Microsoft Windows XP Wireless Network Connection Manager
Check latest software/driver release for updates on supported security features.
Maximum output power may vary by country according to local regulations.
Receiver sensitivity is measured at a packet error rate of 8% for 802.11b (CKK modulation) and a
packet error rate of 10% for 802.11a/g (OFDM modulation).
WLAN supplier's client utility is required for Cisco Compatible Extensions support. WLAN may also be
compatible with certain third-party software supplicants.
Bluetooth by HP
Name
HP Integrated module with Bluetooth wireless technology
Bluetooth Specification
1.2 Compliant
Dimensions
1.02 x 0.55 x 0.22 in (26 x 14 x 5.7 mm)
Frequency Band
2402 to 2480 MHz
Number of available
channels
79 (1 MHz) available channels
Data Rates and
throughput
1 Mbps data rate; throughput up to 720 Kbps
Synchronous Connection Oriented links up to 3, 64 kbps, voice channels
Asynchronous Connection Less links 723.2 kbps/57.6 kbps asymmetric or
433.9 kbps symmetric
Transmit Power
-6 dBm to 4 dBm (Bluetooth Class II)
Receiver Sensitivity
Better than -80 dBM at 0.1 % raw bit error rate
Power Consumption
Peak (Tx) 264 mW
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
Technical Specifications
DA - 12139 North America — Version 30 — September 6, 2006
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